The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 21,800
€ 24,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.8 T
56.6
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.8 T
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.6 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.8 T
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
